Texas Jobless Rate Steady At 8 Percent In May
The Texas Workforce Commission announced that the metro jobless rate held steady last month, compared to the May 2010 unemployment rate.
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The Texas Workforce Commission announced that the metro jobless rate held steady last month, compared to the May 2010 unemployment rate.
Just last week, the unemployment rate in Texas dropped from 9- to 8-percent and a good chunk of those unemployed are over the age of 50. Many are finding themselves in unknown territory, unsure how to make it in today's marketplace.
The Texas unemployment rate has dropped for the third consecutive month, falling to 8.0 percent in April.
The unemployment rate in Texas has dropped slightly for the second straight month as the state continues to add jobs.
The Texas Workforce Commission says the state's unemployment rate held steady at 8.3 percent in January as more than 44,000 jobs were added.
Kristie Allen has been looking for a job for almost two years now. "The layoff came as a shock," says Allen, who lives in McKinney "If you are not looking for a job you are sitting and saying what else could I be doing."
The unemployment rate fell or stayed the same in December in two-thirds of the nation's largest metro areas, fresh evidence that employers are slowly adding jobs.
December 2009 North Texas unemployment dropped to 7.9-percent from 9.2-percent, but state numbers are worse and more people are out of work. Many hope the New Year will bring new luck in landing a job.
The Texas Workforce Commission says unemployment increased slightly to 8.2 percent in November, despite an overall increase of 19,100 jobs.
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The unemployment rate in Texas held steady at 8.1 percent in October as the state added 47,900 jobs, the Texas Workforce Commission said Friday.
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Veasey said in a statement released on Monday that he will exit the race for Tarrant County Judge and serve out the remainder of his term in Congress.
A former basketball and softball coach at Azle High School has been charged with sexual assault of a child, police said.
It's history in the baking.
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
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Veasey said in a statement released on Monday that he will exit the race for Tarrant County Judge and serve out the remainder of his term in Congress.
A former basketball and softball coach at Azle High School has been charged with sexual assault of a child, police said.
It's history in the baking.
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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Veasey said in a statement released on Monday that he will exit the race for Tarrant County Judge and serve out the remainder of his term in Congress.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released his own plan with the same goal but a different method of achieving it.
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An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
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Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
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American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys.
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Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, has been arrested for murder in their deaths.
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The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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